Fiberglass Over Sheet Metal

Lay the fiberglass.

Fiberglass over sheet metal.

As kenny from brookville points out. However fiberglass tends to crack when stressed and warp when heated. Fiberglass rust repairs are easily available at all local auto body supply store. Roughing up the surfaces give the epoxy more surface area to bond the fiberglass to the metal.

Fiberglass has a high resistance to corrosion it will not rust. It will vibrate and the bond to the fiberglass will loosen. Grind the area of the metal that will be getting fiberglass applied to it using an air grinder. Perfect for products used outside in states near the ocean with the high salt content in the air.

Typically fiberglass is used for rust repair by replacing the rusted metal and sealing the surface. Deuce roadsters are available in steel from real steel rod bods and brookville but for something like a 39 ford repro body fiberglass is your only option. Yes surface prep is everything and the exact method depends on if you want to remove the sheet metal. Wipe the ground area of the metal clean with a rag and acetone.

Pound for pound fiberglass is stronger than sheet metal. Fire retardant resins can make your products stand up against fire and will only char not burn up. Rough up the metal surface with a piece of coarse grit sandpaper. If bonding fiberglass gelcoat rough that up too.

Fiberglass is a non corrosive material that can be used as reinforcement or as a repair patch on almost all surfaces including metal plastic and wood. Fiberglass will not and enthusiasts shamelessly plug their favored car body s corrosion resistant feature. Thoroughly clean the area until the rag no. Metal while still incredibly strong is easily repairable and advantageously moldable when heat is applied.